Mountain Bikes

For those times when bigger is better, we offer a full range of 26" bikes that are ready for serious all-terrain fun. The 26" Fiend features a lightweight 6061-T6 alloy frame, a 100mm travel fork, and an 8-speed gear setup, making it perfect for both fun on the pump track and shredding in the streets. This is one fun and exciting 26" machine that you won't be able to put down.

GET ON THE DIRT AND RIDE YOUR WAY TO YOUR FIRST SINGLETRACK. TEMPT IS THAT FRIEND THAT OPENS A WHOLE NEW WORLD TO YOU. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Confidence Inspiring Perfect as your first mountain bike, the ALUXX-Grade Aluminum frame is lightweight, capable and durable. Versatile Tempt's performance-minded yet comfortable geometry gives it the versatility for both commutes around campus and off-road rides. XC Control A suspension fork offers control, comfort and stability over bumpy terrain. Depending on frame size, the fork comes with 80mm or 100mm of travel. HIGHLIGHTS ALUXX ALUMINUM This performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles. FRONT SUSPENSION 80mm (XS) or 100mm (S-L) with hydraulic lockout and preload adjustment. DISC BRAKE EQUIPPED Powerful disc brakes for confidence and control. 2.4-INCH TIRE CLEARANCE Enough room to run up to 2.4-inch wide tires, for added traction. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING Derailleur and rear brake cables are routed internally for a weight-saving, clean look with better performance. DROPPER SEATPOST COMPATIBLE 30.9mm seattube diameter and clean internal cable routing allows for easy dropper seatpost upgrade. Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Medium: 27.5-inch - Sizes Small – Large: 29-inch

With its quickness, durability and lightweight feel, this reengineered STP gives you more pop to help you up your game and do it with style. Made with a gusset-free ALUXX aluminum frame and 26-inch wheels, it has a low saddle height and taller front end so you can rail corners and stick your landings. Disc brakes will help you stop on a dime, and a 120mm suspension fork lets you go from fast street riding to rugged trails with total control. Available in two sizes, Regular and Large, for riders of all heights.

Simply for shredding. All-new for 2021, the Minotaur is a dirt/pump track beast with a full 6061-T6 alloy frame for performance, as well as our own rigid chromoly fork for simplicity, speed, and style. By using a rigid fork, we were able to not only offer an easily upgradable bike with a pro-spec alloy frame for a much lower price but also create a bike that simply didn't exist yet. The Minotaur is a bike that's as fun to ride as it looks. With camo Radio Helix tires and a rigid fork, this is one lively bike design for nothing but fun!

A truly exceptional bike—bettering itself year after year, the Griffin is built onto a competition-spec 6061-T6 alloy frame and boasts components from Maxxis, RST, Tektro, Race Face, and FSA. Now in a mesmerizing Cobalt Green paint finish, our mid-level dirt jump machine is a bike that you can't get enough of.

GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF SINGLETRACK. WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT FRAME, 130MM SUSPENSION FORK AND 27.5 WHEELS WITH HIGH-VOLUME TIRES, THIS HARDTAIL OFFERS LOADS OF TRACTION, SPEED AND FUN ON THE TRAIL. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Trail tuned design Balanced geometry with a 75-degree seattube angle puts the rider in a powerful pedaling position on climbs, while a slacker 66-degree head angle boosts confidence and control on technical descents. Responsive handling Lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum hardtail frame offers agile acceleration and maneuverability to help riders climb, corner and hammer the flats with efficiency and speed. Smooth control Giant Crest 34 suspension fork with 130mm of travel absorbs roots, rocks and ruts. Grippy, high-volume tires boost traction on rugged terrain. And a dropper seatpost with handlebar remote lets you adjust saddle height on the fly for confident positioning on changing terrain.

CRANK UP STEEP CLIMBS WITH SMOOTH EFFICIENCY. SWOOP DOWN SINGLETRACK DESCENTS WITH SPEED AND CONFIDENCE. THIS HARDTAIL 29ER DELIVERS A BALANCED RIDE ON XC TERRAIN. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Trail tuned design Balanced geometry with a 75-degree seattube angle puts the rider in a powerful pedaling position on climbs, while a slacker 66-degree head angle boosts confidence and control on technical descents. Responsive handling Lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum hardtail frame offers agile acceleration and maneuverability to help riders climb, corner and hammer the flats with efficiency and speed. Smooth control Giant Crest 34 suspension fork with 130mm of travel absorbs roots, rocks and ruts. Grippy, high-volume tires boost traction on rugged terrain. And a dropper seatpost with handlebar remote lets you adjust saddle height on the fly for confident positioning on changing terrain.

Feel More Connected To The Trail With The All-New Lurra. Built for charging up singletrack climbs and diving into fast, flowy descents, this hardtail trail bike is simplicity at its best. Key Performance Factors: - Optimal Trail Design Lightweight ALUXX SL-grade aluminum hardtail frame with a steep seat tube angle optimizes your input when powering up climbs and hammering on the flats, resulting in greater efficiency and speed. A 66-degree head tube angle offers confidence on steep descents, while the 438mm chainstays keep it feeling stable and playful. Frame sizes are paired up with wheel sizes, providing the ideal fit for you and where you want to ride. - Boosted Confidence Take on technical terrain with the 130mm of plush front suspension, high-volume tubeless tires offering extreme traction on roots, rocks, and ruts, and a dropper seatpost allowing you to get low and ride with control. - Adventure-Ready The Lurra comes equipped with mounts for two water bottle cages and additional mounts on the underside of the top tube allow riders to add a small gear bag for stowing tools. Internal cable routing keeps the important stuff tidy and protected, so you can stay focused on the ride ahead. Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Small – Large: 29-inch

Ruthless Progression This totally redesigned P.Series gives riders of all sizes a jumping off point to a life on bikes. The lightweight, but tough alloy frame is designed to take all the hits and keep rolling—across all frame and wheel size options. Our approach to these robust bikes centers around delivering a simple, high-quality platform that's versatile for all riders, and packs in category-first features that make a difference to the rider. Starting with the durable lightweight alloy frame, the new P.Series stands up to the demands of dirt jump progression. Its cables are internally routed, adding to its sleek presence and tangle-free riding. • Manitou Junit fork, high performance and tunable. • Lightweight and strong single-speed P.Series wheelset. • Specialized Kicker tires find grip anywhere, street, dirt, or at the skatepark.

The Asura Pro uses our full Chromoly aftermarket dirt jump frame as a base and then injects a pro level parts upgrade in the form of a Manitou Circus Comp fork, Tektro hydraulic disc brake, and fully sealed Radio Pro DJ wheels. Perfect for blasting the trails, sessioning the skatepark, or even street missions, the Asura Pro is a bike that might just surprise you with how versatile it is.

The all-new Chisel Comp is the perfect bike to begin your journey into XC riding and racing, with all of the features to get you to that elusive "top step" at a price that leaves some jingle jangle left over for race entries. This Chisel comes dressed with SRAM's crisp-shifting NX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain and powerful Level T hydraulic disc brakes, a 100mm (Size XS: 80mm) RockShox Judy Gold fork, and 25mm internal width alloy wheels wrapped in 2.35 Fast Track Control casing tires. - The new Chisel also houses all of the modern features that you expect from an XC bike, like Progressive XC Geometry with a 68-degree headtube angle and longer reach, internal cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, boost spacing, 30.9mm dropper post compatibility, and 1x-only drivetrains. - We asked ourselves, "How do we bring pro-level performance down to a price more riders can afford?" D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, that's how. Smartweld allows us to create the most consistent, high-strength welds possible while taking full advantage of compliant, hydroformed alloy tubes. The result? One of the lightest alloy hardtail frames out there at 1,350g, which also features size-tuned stiffness.

The all-new Chisel has been purpose-built to tackle modern cross country trails and race courses with the utmost speed. In fact, it shares many of the same modern features as its Epic Hardtail sibling, but in a more budget-friendly package—making it the most efficient and capable alloy hardtail out there. This Chisel comes spec'd with SRAM's tried and true SX Eagle 1x12 speed drivetrain and Level T hydraulic disc brakes, a RockShox Judy Silver fork, and 25mm internal width alloy wheels wrapped in 2.35 Fast Track Control casing tires. - The Chisel's all-new frame utilizes our D'Aluisio Smartweld technology that moves the hydroformed tube joints away from the areas of the highest stress, making the finished frame's balance of strength, rigidity, and weight more pronounced than any alloy frame in history. This not only makes the Chisel one of the lightest alloy hardtail frames out there at 1,350g, but it also allows for tuned frame stiffness across all sizes. - The new Chisel also houses all of the modern features that you expect from an XC bike, like Progressive XC Geometry with a 68-degree headtube angle and longer reach, internal cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, boost spacing, 30.9mm dropper post compatibility, and 1x-only drivetrains.

Why follow tracks when you can make your own? Experience the "Foot out, flat out" fun of fat biking in any seasons. Whether you're tackling fresh snow pack or drifty sand dunes for days, the new Yukon will keep you rallying your favorite terrain in a whole new way.

Why follow tracks when you can make your own? Experience the "Foot out, flat out" fun of fat biking in any seasons. Whether you're tackling fresh snow pack or drifty sand dunes for days, the new Yukon will keep you rallying your favorite terrain in a whole new way.

The creme de la creme of 26" bikes, the Griffin Pro is built around a super-light and stiff 6061-T6 alloy frame and is adorned with a Manitou Circus Expert 100mm fork and a premium level parts package from Race Face and Maxxis. A vicious unit that packs a real punch, this blacked-out machine is an unstoppable partner for the rider needing a bike that makes no compromises.

CRANK UP STEEP CLIMBS WITH SMOOTH EFFICIENCY. SWOOP DOWN SINGLETRACK DESCENTS WITH SPEED AND CONFIDENCE. THIS HARDTAIL 29ER DELIVERS A BALANCED RIDE ON XC TERRAIN. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Trail tuned design Balanced geometry with a 75-degree seattube angle puts the rider in a powerful pedaling position on climbs, while a slacker 66-degree head angle boosts confidence and control on technical descents. Responsive handling Lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum hardtail frame offers agile acceleration and maneuverability to help riders climb, corner and hammer the flats with efficiency and speed. Smooth control Giant Crest 34 suspension fork with 130mm of travel absorbs roots, rocks and ruts. Grippy, high-volume tires boost traction on rugged terrain. And a dropper seatpost with handlebar remote lets you adjust saddle height on the fly for confident positioning on changing terrain.

With a frameset that's engineered using ALUXX SLR, our highest-grade aluminum, this superlight and agile 29er delivers speed and efficiency for XC riders and racers. Designed to ride with a 100mm suspension fork, it's a race-bred climber with quick acceleration. The 29er-specific frame geometry offers an ideal balance of stability and maneuverability on all types of XC terrain. Boost hub spacing gives you added tire clearance and wheel stiffness, and a new Giant WheelSystem with tubeless tires delivers a smoother, more efficient ride plus a reduced risk of flats.

Feel More Connected To The Trail With The All-New Lurra. Built for charging up singletrack climbs and diving into fast, flowy descents, this hardtail trail bike is simplicity at its best. Key Performance Factors: - Optimal Trail Design Lightweight ALUXX SL-grade aluminum hardtail frame with a steep seat tube angle optimizes your input when powering up climbs and hammering on the flats, resulting in greater efficiency and speed. A 66-degree head tube angle offers confidence on steep descents, while the 438mm chainstays keep it feeling stable and playful. Frame sizes are paired up with wheel sizes, providing the ideal fit for you and where you want to ride. - Boosted Confidence Take on technical terrain with the 130mm of plush front suspension, high-volume tubeless tires offering extreme traction on roots, rocks, and ruts, and a dropper seatpost allowing you to get low and ride with control. - Adventure-Ready The Lurra comes equipped with mounts for two water bottle cages and additional mounts on the underside of the top tube allow riders to add a small gear bag for stowing tools. Internal cable routing keeps the important stuff tidy and protected, so you can stay focused on the ride ahead. Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Small – Large: 29-inch

Here's proof you don't need tons of suspension travel to tackle challenging trails. Equipped with an all-new longer, lower, and rowdier chassis, we've added 27.5x2.6 wheels and tires to the Fuse Sport 27.5 to create a bike that lets you hit rocks and roots at speed with absolute control. - 130-millimeters of suspension courtesy of a RockShox Judy Silver TK fork. - Highlights include SRAM Level hydraulic disc brakes and TranzX dropper post. - Wide-range SRAM SX 1X drivetrain provides crisp shifts and gearing to tackle any hill.

Everything You Need To Have Fun On The Trail. Take to the trail with a new level of confidence. With its grippy plus-sized tires and smooth suspension, this fun-loving trail bike gobbles up rocks, roots, and ruts with traction and control. Key Performance Factors: - Plus-sized compatible 27.5+ wheel and tire compatibility gives you added confidence and control on the trail. - Proven suspension setup FlexPoint rear suspension offers 120mm of travel (plus a 120mm fork up front) for smooth-riding confidence on climbs and descents. - High-quality aluminum frame The lightweight, stiff, and durable ALUXX aluminum is hand-built and engineered in-house by the world leader in alloy bicycle technology.

This All-New 29Er Dials Up The Fun With Smooth Suspension Front And Rear. Modern mountain bike trails are fun, flowy, and challenging. This full-suspension 29er gets you in sync with the terrain, so you can ride with more confidence and have more fun. Key Performance Factors: - Attainable trail performance Handcrafted with lightweight, stiff, and durable ALUXX aluminum, it’s the perfect entry to full-suspension performance. - Smooth suspension FlexPoint Suspension technology helps you tackle challenging terrain and improve your trail riding capabilities. - 29er confidence and control Larger diameter wheels roll over rugged terrain with balance and stability, giving you the momentum to tackle technical climbs and the confidence to fly on singletrack descents. Highlights: The all-new ALUXX aluminum frame features FlexPoint rear suspension for a smooth, balanced ride that keeps you in control. It delivers 125mm of smooth travel in the rear and 140mm up front. Combine that with the added stability of 29-inch wheels and you get a confident ride to help you crush challenging descents and climb with greater traction and speed. - ALUXX Aluminum Formed from raw material in Giant’s own forging facility, this proprietary alloy is 30 percent stiffer than traditional 6061-series aluminum, while reducing overall weight. - Flexpoint Suspension A proven single-pivot design uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 120mm of rear-wheel travel. - Overdrive Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 ½” lower and 1 1/8” upper) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness. - Powercore A massively oversized bottom bracket area features a fully integrated, 92mm wide design. Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the drive side and increased stability on the non-drive side. - 29er Trail Geometry Designed for confident trail riding, 67.5/75 head tube/seat tube angles deliver smooth handling and optimize the roll-over capabilities and momentum of 29-inch wheels. - Giant Tubeless System Integrated Tubeless WheelSystem and tires deliver improved efficiency, comfort, and control in the most user-friendly and reliable system.

Nothing is off-limits to the embolden, a trail bike designed to conquer tricky climbs, rowdy descents, and chunky rock gardens with confidence. Key Performance Factors: - Wheel Options Available in 27.5- and 29-inch wheel size options, select the Embolden that best fits you and where you want to ride. - Trail Ready ALUXX-grade aluminum frame, tubeless wheelset, dropper seatpost, Liv Sylvia trail saddle, and a 1x drivetrain allow you to tackle new technical terrain with confidence. - Custom Tuned Suspension The 120mm of FlexPoint Suspension has been custom-tuned by women, for women to provide optimal performance for the rider and the bike's intended use, resulting in improved traction and control. Wheel size: Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch Sizes Small – Large: 29-inch

GET YOUR DAILY DOSE OF SINGLETRACK. WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT FRAME, 130MM SUSPENSION FORK AND 27.5 WHEELS WITH HIGH-VOLUME TIRES, THIS HARDTAIL OFFERS LOADS OF TRACTION, SPEED AND FUN ON THE TRAIL. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Trail tuned design Balanced geometry with a 75-degree seattube angle puts the rider in a powerful pedaling position on climbs, while a slacker 66-degree head angle boosts confidence and control on technical descents. Responsive handling Lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum hardtail frame offers agile acceleration and maneuverability to help riders climb, corner and hammer the flats with efficiency and speed. Smooth control Giant Crest 34 suspension fork with 130mm of travel absorbs roots, rocks and ruts. Grippy, high-volume tires boost traction on rugged terrain. And a dropper seatpost with handlebar remote lets you adjust saddle height on the fly for confident positioning on changing terrain.

FLOAT THROUGH ROCK GARDENS, HIT THE JUMPS, FIND THE FASTER LINE. WITH QUICK-HANDLING 27.5 WHEELS AND ADJUSTABLE FRAME GEOMETRY, THIS LIVELY TRAIL BIKE IS A PARTY ON WHEELS. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Adjustable frame geometry Flip chip feature lets you change the head tube and seat tube angles, as well as the bottom bracket height, to fine-tune handling for varying trail conditions and individual riding style. 27.5 agility and control 27.5-inch wheels balance agility and control, giving you the ability to roll over rugged terrain, flick the bike at speed, change lines, and explode out of corners. Progressive Suspension Maestro rear suspension features a trunnion mount shock with a longer stroke and smoother feel. With 145mm of rear travel (and 160mm up front), it has an Advanced Forged Composite upper rocker arm for increased stiffness and strength plus lower overall frame weight. TECHS & FEATURES: ADVANCED FORGED COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY - A state-of-the-art high-pressure molding process is used to produce complex-shaped carbon fiber components that are lighter, stiffer, and stronger than similar components made from aluminum. This technology is used in critical performance parts such as Maestro Suspension rocker links. ALUXX SL ALUMINUM TECHNOLOGY - This High-Performance level, state-of-the-art aluminum material is made predominantly from 6011 alloy and delivers best-in-class strength-to-weight ratios. These framesets also feature unique welding technologies for a high-performance ride quality. MAESTRO SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY - Four strategically positioned pivot points and two linkages all work together to create a single floating pivot for the most active, efficient, and independent suspension system on the trail. OVERDRIVE - Giant's original oversized fork steerer tube technology. Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system's oversized headset bearings (1 1/4" lower and 1 1/8" upper for road, 1 1/2" lower and 1 1/8" upper for mountain) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness. TUBELESS SYSTEM - Fewer flat tires. Greater traction. Less rolling resistance and a smoother, faster ride. Giant's Tubeless System makes it easier than ever to experience all these benefits. FLIP CHIP - MAESTRO - The flip chip allows riders to quickly adjust the geometry of their Maestro-equipped mountain bike to better suit how and where they ride. It lets riders change the headtube/seat tube angles and bottom bracket height via eccentric (offset, two-position) hardware located on the upper rocker arm.

Float through rock gardens, hit the jumps, and find the faster line. With quick-handling 27.5 wheels and adjustable frame geometry, this lively trail bike is a party on wheels. Built for those who favor the responsive, agile handling of 27.5 wheels, this trail ripper features flip chip that lets you adjust the frame geometry for riding style and terrain. You can choose a steeper or slacker headtube angle and either a 20mm or 30mm bottom bracket drop. The ALUXX SL aluminum frame is fitted with updated Maestro rear suspension featuring 145mm of smooth, active rear travel. A trunnion-mount shock and Advanced Forged Composite rocker arm help soak up bumps, giving you traction and control to float through rocks, roots and ruts. Confidence is further bolstered by a 160mm travel suspension fork up front.

Modern mountain bike trails are fun, flowy and challenging. This full-suspension 29er gets you in sync with the terrain, so you can ride with more confidence and have more fun. The lightweight and durable ALUXX aluminum frame features our FlexPoint rear suspension system for a smooth, balanced ride that keeps you in control. It gives you 120mm of smooth suspension travel in the rear and 130mm up front. Combine that with the added stability of 29-inch wheels and you get a confident ride to help you crush challenging descents and climb with greater traction and speed.

Turn up the heat on technical trails, and do it with more confidence and control. Featuring updated suspension and adjustable geometry, this feisty 29er adapts to the terrain. This versatile trail machine is built on a lightweight, stiff and super-strong ALUXX SL frameset that blends our latest Maestro suspension technology with adjustable frame geometry. The Advanced Forged Composite rocker arm has a flip chip that allows you to adjust frame geometry. Choose steeper or slacker headtube/seattube angles and either a 35mm or 45mm bottom bracket drop to fine-tune the handling for your riding style and terrain. It's designed around a 130mm travel suspension fork, and the overall geometry has been tuned to maximize its performance on rugged trails.

Ruthless Progression This totally redesigned P.Series gives riders of all sizes a jumping off point to a life on bikes. The lightweight, but tough alloy frame is designed to take all the hits and keep rolling—across all frame and wheel size options. Our approach to these robust bikes centers around delivering a simple, high-quality platform that's versatile for all riders, and packs in category-first features that make a difference to the rider. Starting with the durable lightweight alloy frame, the new P.Series stands up to the demands of dirt jump progression. Its cables are internally routed, adding to its sleek presence and tangle-free riding. • Marzocchi Bomber, high performance and tunable. • Lightweight and strong single-speed P.Series wheelset. • Specialized Kicker tires find grip anywhere, street, dirt, or at the skatepark.

Chunky rock gardens, roots and technical climbs. This hard-charging trail bike adapts to the terrain, giving you confidence and control on all types of singletrack. Engineered to help you ride faster and smoother on the toughest trails, this versatile trail bike has a lightweight, strong and stiff aluminum chassis with 29er-specific geometry. Updated Maestro rear suspension delivers 135mm of active rear travel that pairs perfectly with a 150mm fork. The Advanced Forged Composite rocker arm has a flip chip that allows you to adjust frame geometry. Choose steeper or slacker headtube/seattube angles and either a 30mm or 40mm bottom bracket drop to adjust the handling for your riding style and terrain.

This All-New 29er Dials Up The Fun With Smooth Suspension Front And Rear. Modern mountain bike trails are fun, flowy, and challenging. This full-suspension 29er gets you in sync with the terrain, so you can ride with more confidence and have more fun. Key Performance Factors: - Attainable trail performance Handcrafted with lightweight, stiff, and durable ALUXX aluminum, it’s the perfect entry to full-suspension performance. - Smooth suspension FlexPoint Suspension technology helps you tackle challenging terrain and improve your trail riding capabilities. - 29er confidence and control Larger diameter wheels roll over rugged terrain with balance and stability, giving you the momentum to tackle technical climbs and the confidence to fly on singletrack descents. Highlights: The all-new ALUXX aluminum frame features FlexPoint rear suspension for a smooth, balanced ride that keeps you in control. It delivers 125mm of smooth travel in the rear and 140mm up front. Combine that with the added stability of 29-inch wheels and you get a confident ride to help you crush challenging descents and climb with greater traction and speed. - ALUXX Aluminum Formed from raw material in Giant’s own forging facility, this proprietary alloy is 30 percent stiffer than traditional 6061-series aluminum, while reducing overall weight. - Flexpoint Suspension A proven single-pivot design uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 120mm of rear-wheel travel. - Overdrive Designed to provide precise front-end steering performance, the system’s oversized headset bearings (1 ½” lower and 1 1/8” upper) and tapered steerer tube work in conjunction to provide optimal steering stiffness. - Powercore A massively oversized bottom bracket area features a fully integrated, 92mm wide design. Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the drive side and increased stability on the non-drive side. - 29er Trail Geometry Designed for confident trail riding, 67.5/75 head tube/seat tube angles deliver smooth handling and optimize the roll-over capabilities and momentum of 29-inch wheels. - Giant Tubeless System Integrated Tubeless WheelSystem and tires deliver improved efficiency, comfort, and control in the most user-friendly and reliable system.